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Originally Posted by r010159
I guess you must of missed what I was asking you. I probably was not clear enough. I wanted to know if a Bipolar in their manic mood can behave the way I described. I am very curious as to what your experience is with regards to Bipolar patients. You must have allot to offer us with your perspective. I imagine some sort of an agitated state of mind may bring about this type of impulsive aggression. But what do I know? I really do not know much. 
EDIT: An interesting article is Psychiatric Times. http://www.psychiatrictimes.com/bipo...polar-disorder
[some deleted of a very good article on violence linked to trauma in Bipolar patients]
Although trauma history has a unique relationship with bipolar disorder, it should be assessed in all patients to determine the risk of violence. Trauma is associated with increased aggression in adults in general, regardless of whether an affective disorder is present.
Interesting, wouldn't you say? It looks like even violence would not necessarily differentiate Bipolar from BPD, or either Bipolar or BPD from any other diagnosis. |
A violent outburst like that could be seen in many disorders, so the description is not enough to make a diagnosis. Examples of possible diagnoses: BPD, bipolar manic, antisocial personality disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective, substance induced, a general medical condition (eg delerium, brain tumor), traumatic brain injury, just an asshole, intermittent explosive disorder.
Having said that, most people with a mental illness are NOT violent, and are far more likely to be the victims of violence than the perpetrators.
Diagnosis is complex, and all the possible differentials must be considered. I do have a unique perspective because i am bipolar and i work in mental health.
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